meet the faculty

Jay Duffer currently serves as Chair of the Theatre Department and Division Chair of the Fine Arts and teaches the acting curriculum. Prior to joining the faculty at HU, Duffer spent many years as a professional actor, director and playwright living and working in New York City. He has performed in venues ranging from Off-Broadway to regional houses across the country.

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jduffer@huntington.edu 

Jonathan D. Hicks is a theatrical designer and teaches the design curriculum. He holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Lighting Design from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California.

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jhicks@huntington.edu 

Melissa Duffer is a cum laude graduate of Baylor University with a degree in music education where she was named Outstanding Senior Woman in the School of Music. Following graduation, Melissa moved to New York City and completed training in musical theatre at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy.

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Mary has been the Costume Shop Supervisor at Huntington University for 3 years, and has designed the costumes for many of their productions..

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mzellers@huntington.edu 

Thom Hofrichter received his BA in Theater from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and his MA in Theater from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI.

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Sean Joseph Urbantke is a scenic designer based out of the Washington, D.C. area. His designs take him across the Mid-Atlantic states, as well as back to his home state of Texas.

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